." When I was all around 16 or even 17, I came across this book by Arthur C. Clarke contacted Space Odyssey 2001. That was really the first science fiction manual that I've ever before read. I was so recorded by what he had written because things that he wrote about weren't [happening] in the outlying future, however in the year 2001. In the book, he talks about a lot regarding space stations, and space capsule that increase to the space station, and also motor vehicles that visit the Moon or even the Moon base, and all that. I imply, these are actually phrases that you listen to today constantly, right? And Also Arthur C. Clarke actually pictured it during that time. To ensure that interested me. I wished that at some point I could work with one thing like that." In terms of my learning, I was really visiting go into the space engineering, however then someone suggested me that technical engineering would certainly offer me a wider history. So I complied with the assistance, as well as it was the ideal trait to do. I wound up knowing a whole lot of factors, not simply mechanical design yet additionally a lot concerning power engineering and also devices engineering all at once." ... After that an opportunity possessed NASA. It was at that time that they started talking about the spaceport station. Ronald Reagan back then was actually the President, and he recommended this effort to cultivate the space station. Back then, he phoned the space station 'Freedom.'." I presumed, 'Wow, what a stimulating idea it would certainly be actually great if I could service that.'." As well as of course, something caused yet another, and [I found yourself servicing the International Spaceport Station.] So you never understand what you're going to end up doing." I count on coexistence occasionally. The many things that you perform, one way or another, result in your final place. Some unnoticeable powers drive you because instructions. When you look back, you realize that every little thing fits together.".-- Douglas Wong, Solution Developer, ISS CRS Checking Out Car Security & Purpose Assurance Combination Focal, NASA's Johnson Room Facility.Picture Credit: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Browse through several of our other Faces of NASA..